Day: September 11, 2026

Israel Announces Closure of British Consulate in East Jerusalem Amid West Bank Dispute

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Tensions between Israel and Britain over the occupied West Bank have escalated into a fresh diplomatic confrontation, with Israel announcing the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem. The Israeli government has also decided to remove Britain from the US-led Gaza coordination mission and suspend British training arrangements for Palestinian security forces. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said the measures were among several steps taken following discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The British consulate in East Jerusalem has traditionally handled matters involving Britain’s relations with the…

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Assistive Devices to Be Provided to Children with Disabilities in Gonda Schools 

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Children with disabilities studying in council-run schools across Gonda district will receive assistive devices according to their individual needs under the Inclusive Education component of the Samagra Shiksha programme. The initiative aims to ensure equal opportunities for elementary education for every child in the 6–14 age group and remove barriers that prevent children with special needs from accessing education independently. As part of the initiative, an assessment camp was organised at the Block Resource Centre (BRC), Pandri Kripal, to identify the assistive equipment required by children with disabilities. The…

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BRICS Summit: India Faces Diplomatic Test as Members Seek Common Ground Amid Differences

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: As the upcoming BRICS Summit approaches, a key diplomatic question is whether member countries will be able to set aside their differences and unite around a common agenda. The challenge has gained prominence following the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held under India’s chairmanship in May, where efforts to reach consensus on a joint communique failed. BRICS traditionally operates through consensus-based decision-making. However, the disagreements at the ministerial meeting highlighted the growing complexity within the grouping as its membership expands and countries bring increasingly diverse strategic interests to the…

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Delhi Police Flagged Safety Risks Three Months Before Satya Niketan Building Collapse

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: A letter issued by the Delhi Police nearly three months before the deadly building collapse in Satya Niketan has brought renewed attention to safety concerns in the area. The letter, sent to the Mehrauli Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), had reportedly warned about fire safety risks in paying guest accommodations and cafes and urged prompt action. The warning followed an investigation into a devastating fire at a bed-and-breakfast establishment in Hauz Rani that claimed 23 lives. On June 17, around two weeks after the fire, the Station House Officer of…

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Five-Day Capacity Building Programme on Vocational Education Begins at BBAU

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A five-day capacity building programme aimed at strengthening the implementation of vocational education at the middle stage of school education has commenced at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow. Organised jointly by BBAU, Pandit Sundarlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), NCERT and the Ministry of Education, Government of India, under PAC 21.14, the programme is being held from September 7 to 11, 2026. The initiative focuses on enhancing teachers’ capacity to implement vocational and skill education in accordance with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE)…

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School Van Attacked with Stones in Gorakhpur, Class 5 Student Injured as Window Shatters

Arijit Bose

Gorakhpur: A Class 5 student was injured after four motorcycle-borne youths allegedly hurled a stone at a school van while overtaking it in the Gulriha area of Gorakhpur. The stone shattered the van’s side window, and the girl was injured by the broken glass. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon near Kartahia Chauraha when the van was carrying students towards Mandir Bazar. The driver, Subhash Prasad, a resident of Bahja, told police that he was transporting children from Excellence Academy Bargadahin as usual when four youths riding a Pulsar motorcycle…

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Banking Operations Halted in Gonda as UFBU Strike Draws Strong Response Across India

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Banking operations came to a complete standstill across Gonda district on Friday as officers and employees of nationalised banks, regional rural banks and other banking institutions participated in the one-day nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU). The strike, organised under the banner of the All India Bank Officers’ Confederation (AIBOC), saw enthusiastic participation from members of the All India Indian Bank Officers’ Association (AIIBOA) and other constituent organisations. Bank employees raised concerns over the delay in implementing five-day banking and alleged discriminatory practices in…

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UP to Conduct 157-Hour Continuous Cleanliness Drive from September 25 to October 2: A.K. Sharma

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar held a virtual meeting with Urban Development Ministers of all states on Thursday to review preparations for the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, which will be organised from September 17 to October 17. Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma participated in the meeting and said the state would organise the scheduled programmes under the campaign along with several special initiatives of its own. Sharma announced that Uttar Pradesh will conduct a 157-hour continuous cleanliness campaign from September 25…

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Uttar Pradesh Emerging as New Hub for Renewable Energy Investment and Innovation: A.K. Sharma

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a major centre for investment and innovation in the renewable energy sector, Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma said on Thursday, stressing the state’s vast potential in solar power, green energy, bioenergy and green hydrogen. Sharma inaugurated the Lucknow edition of the ‘Invest, Innovate, Inspire’ roadshow of the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo-2026 at Taj Hotel, Lucknow. He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India is providing new direction to the world in clean energy, while Uttar Pradesh, under Chief…

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Over 200 Women Attend Special Screening of ‘Hanuman Ansh’ in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: More than 200 women attended a special screening of the spiritual film Hanuman Ansh organised for women from the Sanatani community at Fun Republic in Gomti Nagar on Tuesday. The screening was organised under the leadership of Sapna Goyal, associated with Ishwariya Swapnashish Seva Samiti. Legislative Council member Pawan Singh Chauhan attended the event as the chief guest. Laddoos were distributed among the audience as prasad following the screening. Addressing the gathering, Chauhan described Lord Hanuman as an enduring symbol of devotion, service, courage, humility, dedication and duty in…

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